Murrumburrah High First School To Team Up Wtih Food Ladder

Murrumburrah High School is the first school in the region to team up with Food Ladder, a not-for-profit organisation helping schools across regional Australia grow their own fresh produce through sustainable hydroponic systems.

The school now has the only facility of its kind in southern NSW, leading the way in challenging global food insecurity.

Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke said the Food Ladder program is putting local students at the forefront of food security, sustainability and innovation.

“It’s incredible to see young people right here in Murrumburrah learning skills that could shape the future of farming and food production,” Ms Cooke said.

“This program is giving students a real-world understanding of how technology, science and agriculture come together to create practical solutions for communities. And by growing their own vegetables, the program is helping children make healthier decisions about their own diet.”

“Agriculture is a vital industry within our region, and practical experience is an important way to inspire local children to emerge as leaders within the space,” Ms Cooke said.

“This initiative is growing knowledge, confidence and innovation in our young people, and it’s a credit to the school’s staff for embracing new opportunities that are changing the way the next generation thinks about food and sustainability.”

• Topics:

• Education
• Agriculture
• Food